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Rocci Fisch watches what's out there and has a lot to say about it. "Random Thoughts" is a quick-read, running commentary column which features his observations about the news, pop culture and the media, zested up with Rocci's unique humor.

. . . That would be the prophet and religious leader, also referred to as Moishe (1391-1271 BCE), portrayed by Christian Bale in “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” a biblical film directed by Ridley Scott. Bale is an Egyptian (more on this later) pharaoh, and his stepbrother (played by Joel Edgerton) is one too. He is mostly called Ramses but sometimes he’s referred to as Ramesses.

. . . They both have nicknames.

. . .POINT OF INFORMATION.Ramses here is not to be confused with the once popular condom brand. ...

. . . There was a “Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On “ (Jerry Lee Lewis, 1957, on Sun Records but first done by Big Maybelle in 1955, on OKeh Records, produced by a young Quincy Jones) at the AMAs (American Music Awards) two weeks ago.

All this health care stuff. (Healthcare.gov):50,000“users” on the same website at the same time in the “health insurance marketplace”; “glitchyenrollment”; “capacity upgrades”; “command centers” that monitor “bug fixes” in real time . . .

The press is . . . about three current “scandals” facing theObamaadministration: theIRS under fire for targeting conservatives, the aftermath of the raid onBenghazi (again) andAssociated Pressphone records seized involving anal-Qaedaplot.

. . .It almost looks like he’s got a “hi-top fade,” the hairstyle thatChristopher “Kid” Reidof rap duoKid ‘n’ Play(appeared in movie “House Party,1990”) had on his head back in the late80s, early90sduring theNew Jack Swingera.

. . .It’s white sidewalls on the bottom, shaved down to the scalp, with all of the grass on top.

That’s what “Today” show co-hostsSavannah GuthrieandNatalie Morales, along with guestLaToya Jackson-- who just had been eliminated from “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice” -- learned how to do one morning last week in the “Doing It Right Today” segment of the show.

. . .“Where we show you the best way to do almost anything,”Guthriesaid in her introduction.